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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.53, 352.86 and 162.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.53, 352.86 and 162.41 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.53 : 352.86 = 162.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.53/352.86 = 162.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.53x = 352.86 × 162.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.53x = 57,306.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,306.23/235.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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