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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.20, 353.04 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.20, 353.04 and 163.20 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.20 : 353.04 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.20/353.04 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.20x = 353.04 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.20x = 57,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,616.13/235.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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