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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 652.58 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 652.58 and 161.28 is: 241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 652.58 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/652.58 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 652.58 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 105,247.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,247.30/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.81

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