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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.20, 516.14 and 161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.20, 516.14 and 161.68 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.20 : 516.14 = 161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.20/516.14 = 161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.20x = 516.14 × 161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.20x = 83,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,449.52/344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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