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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.56, 353 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.56, 353 and 162.36 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.56 : 353 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.56/353 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.56x = 353 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.56x = 57,313.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,313.08/235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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