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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.10, 652.60 and 161.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.10, 652.60 and 161.17 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.10 : 652.60 = 161.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.10/652.60 = 161.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.10x = 652.60 × 161.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.10x = 105,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,179.54/435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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