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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 516.38 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 516.38 and 161.54 is: 242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 516.38 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/516.38 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 516.38 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 83,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,417.48/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.42

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