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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.26, 652.91 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.26, 652.91 and 161.43 is: 242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.26 : 652.91 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.26/652.91 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.26x = 652.91 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.26x = 105,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,398.45/435.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.15

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