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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.50, 652.99 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.50, 652.99 and 161.37 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.50 : 652.99 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.50/652.99 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.50x = 652.99 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.50x = 105,370.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,370.61/435.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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