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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.35, 652.82 and 161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.35, 652.82 and 161.24 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.35 : 652.82 = 161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.35/652.82 = 161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.35x = 652.82 × 161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.35x = 105,256.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,256.63/435.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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