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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 435.93, 653.84 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 435.93, 653.84 and 161.96 is: 242.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    435.93 : 653.84 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    435.93/653.84 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    435.93x = 653.84 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    435.93x = 105,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,891.85/435.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.91

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