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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.29, 652.52 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.29, 652.52 and 161.30 is: 241.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.29 : 652.52 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.29/652.52 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.29x = 652.52 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.29x = 105,251.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,251.48/435.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.80

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