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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.41, 324.56 and 161.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.41, 324.56 and 161.60 is: 222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.41 : 324.56 = 161.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.41/324.56 = 161.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.41x = 324.56 × 161.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.41x = 52,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,448.90/235.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.80

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