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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.62, 325.22 and 161.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.62, 325.22 and 161.93 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.62 : 325.22 = 161.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.62/325.22 = 161.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.62x = 325.22 × 161.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.62x = 52,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,662.06/235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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