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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.54, 652.84 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.54, 652.84 and 161.45 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.54 : 652.84 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.54/652.84 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.54x = 652.84 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.54x = 105,401.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,401.02/435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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