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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.16, 324.25 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.16, 324.25 and 163.12 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.16 : 324.25 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.16/324.25 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.16x = 324.25 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.16x = 52,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,892.06/235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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