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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 323.95 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 323.95 and 161.29 is: 222.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 323.95 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/323.95 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 323.95 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 52,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250.20/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.24

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