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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.17, 652.56 and 161.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.17, 652.56 and 161.09 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.17 : 652.56 = 161.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.17/652.56 = 161.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.17x = 652.56 × 161.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.17x = 105,119.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,119.47/435.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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