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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.13, 324.48 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.13, 324.48 and 161.32 is: 222.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.13 : 324.48 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.13/324.48 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.13x = 324.48 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.13x = 52,344.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,344.15/235.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.62

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