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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.24, 652.62 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.24, 652.62 and 161.34 is: 241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.24 : 652.62 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.24/652.62 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.24x = 652.62 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.24x = 105,293.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,293.71/435.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.92

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