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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 325.04 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 325.04 and 161.91 is: 223.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 325.04 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/325.04 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 325.04 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 52,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,626.42/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.44

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