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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.13, 515.91 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.13, 515.91 and 161.61 is: 242.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.13 : 515.91 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.13/515.91 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.13x = 515.91 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.13x = 83,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,376.22/344.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.28

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