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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 515.97 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 515.97 and 161.46 is: 242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 515.97 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/515.97 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 515.97 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 83,308.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,308.52/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.06

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