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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.05, 652.82 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.05, 652.82 and 161.33 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.05 : 652.82 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.05/652.82 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.05x = 652.82 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.05x = 105,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,316.59/435.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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