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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.43, 652.92 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.43, 652.92 and 161.38 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.43 : 652.92 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.43/652.92 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.43x = 652.92 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.43x = 105,368.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,368.23/435.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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