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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.65, 652.87 and 161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.65, 652.87 and 161.47 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.65 : 652.87 = 161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.65/652.87 = 161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.65x = 652.87 × 161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.65x = 105,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,419.94/435.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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