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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.22, 516.63 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.22, 516.63 and 161.76 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.22 : 516.63 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.22/516.63 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.22x = 516.63 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.22x = 83,570.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,570.07/344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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