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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.36, 652.65 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.36, 652.65 and 161.28 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.36 : 652.65 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.36/652.65 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.36x = 652.65 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.36x = 105,259.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,259.39/435.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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