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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.64, 353.46 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.64, 353.46 and 163.55 is: 245.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.64 : 353.46 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.64/353.46 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.64x = 353.46 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.64x = 57,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,808.38/235.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.33

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