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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.31, 353.39 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.31, 353.39 and 163.31 is: 245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.31 : 353.39 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.31/353.39 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.31x = 353.39 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.31x = 57,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,711.30/235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.26

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