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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.32, 352.68 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.32, 352.68 and 162.12 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.32 : 352.68 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.32/352.68 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.32x = 352.68 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.32x = 57,176.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,176.48/235.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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