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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.47, 352.60 and 162.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.47, 352.60 and 162.57 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.47 : 352.60 = 162.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.47/352.60 = 162.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.47x = 352.60 × 162.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.47x = 57,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,322.18/235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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