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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.06, 352.25 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.06, 352.25 and 161.86 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.06 : 352.25 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.06/352.25 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.06x = 352.25 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.06x = 57,015.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,015.19/235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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