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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.07, 516.21 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.07, 516.21 and 161.70 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.07 : 516.21 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.07/516.21 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.07x = 516.21 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.07x = 83,471.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,471.16/344.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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