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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 324.65 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 324.65 and 161.66 is: 222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 324.65 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/324.65 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 324.65 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 52,482.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,482.92/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.89

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