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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.06, 652.20 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.06, 652.20 and 161.09 is: 241.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.06 : 652.20 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.06/652.20 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.06x = 652.20 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.06x = 105,062.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,062.90/435.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.49

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