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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.46, 325 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.46, 325 and 161.76 is: 223.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.46 : 325 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.46/325 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.46x = 325 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.46x = 52,572
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,572/235.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.27

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