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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.32, 324.54 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.32, 324.54 and 161.52 is: 222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.32 : 324.54 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.32/324.54 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.32x = 324.54 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.32x = 52,419.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,419.70/235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.76

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