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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.12, 515.97 and 161.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.12, 515.97 and 161.33 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.12 : 515.97 = 161.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.12/515.97 = 161.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.12x = 515.97 × 161.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.12x = 83,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,238.86/344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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