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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 515.96 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344, 515.96 and 161.28 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 515.96 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/515.96 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 515.96 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 83,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,214.03/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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