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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.12, 324.50 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.12, 324.50 and 161.37 is: 222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.12 : 324.50 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.12/324.50 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.12x = 324.50 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.12x = 52,365.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,365.88/235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.72

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