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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 324.90 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 324.90 and 161.96 is: 223.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 324.90 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/324.90 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 324.90 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 52,620.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,620.80/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.39

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