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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.05, 324.45 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.05, 324.45 and 161.61 is: 223.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.05 : 324.45 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.05/324.45 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.05x = 324.45 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.05x = 52,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,434.36/235.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.08

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