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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.39, 652.71 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.39, 652.71 and 161.43 is: 242.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.39 : 652.71 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.39/652.71 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.39x = 652.71 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.39x = 105,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,366.98/435.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.01

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