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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 325.56 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 325.56 and 161.14 is: 222.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 325.56 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/325.56 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 325.56 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 52,460.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,460.74/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.39

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