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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.35, 652.57 and 161.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.35, 652.57 and 161.27 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.35 : 652.57 = 161.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.35/652.57 = 161.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.35x = 652.57 × 161.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.35x = 105,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,235.89/435.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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