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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.28, 353.18 and 163.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.28, 353.18 and 163.46 is: 245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.28 : 353.18 = 163.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.28/353.18 = 163.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.28x = 353.18 × 163.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.28x = 57,729.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,729.45/235.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.37

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