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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435, 652.59 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435, 652.59 and 161.13 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435 : 652.59 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435/652.59 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435x = 652.59 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435x = 105,151.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,151.83/435
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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