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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.59, 652.91 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.59, 652.91 and 161.45 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.59 : 652.91 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.59/652.91 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.59x = 652.91 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.59x = 105,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,408.25/435.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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