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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.21, 515.63 and 161.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.21, 515.63 and 161.05 is: 241.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.21 : 515.63 = 161.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.21/515.63 = 161.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.21x = 515.63 × 161.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.21x = 83,042.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,042.29/344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.25

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