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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.40, 652.68 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.40, 652.68 and 161.32 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.40 : 652.68 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.40/652.68 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.40x = 652.68 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.40x = 105,290.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,290.34/435.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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