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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 515.88 and 161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 515.88 and 161.37 is: 241.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 515.88 = 161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/515.88 = 161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 515.88 × 161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 83,247.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,247.56/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.95

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