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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.44, 353.61 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.44, 353.61 and 163.44 is: 245.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.44 : 353.61 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.44/353.61 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.44x = 353.61 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.44x = 57,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,794.02/235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.47

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