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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.27, 652.97 and 161.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.27, 652.97 and 161.40 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.27 : 652.97 = 161.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.27/652.97 = 161.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.27x = 652.97 × 161.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.27x = 105,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,389.76/435.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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