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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.38, 652.86 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.38, 652.86 and 161.46 is: 242.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.38 : 652.86 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.38/652.86 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.38x = 652.86 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.38x = 105,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,410.78/435.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.11

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