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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.51, 652.76 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.51, 652.76 and 161.43 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.51 : 652.76 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.51/652.76 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.51x = 652.76 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.51x = 105,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,372.40/435.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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