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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.24, 352.02 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.24, 352.02 and 162.76 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.24 : 352.02 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.24/352.02 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.24x = 352.02 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.24x = 57,294.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,294.78/235.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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