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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.10, 352.76 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.10, 352.76 and 162 is: 243.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.10 : 352.76 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.10/352.76 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.10x = 352.76 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.10x = 57,146.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,146.31/235.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.07

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