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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.06, 515.61 and 161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.06, 515.61 and 161.18 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.06 : 515.61 = 161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.06/515.61 = 161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.06x = 515.61 × 161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.06x = 83,106.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,106.02/344.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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