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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235.90, 353.70 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235.90, 353.70 and 162.88 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235.90 : 353.70 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235.90/353.70 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235.90x = 353.70 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235.90x = 57,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,610.66/235.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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