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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 352.44 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 352.44 and 162.96 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 352.44 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/352.44 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 352.44 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 57,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,433.62/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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