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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.23, 516.41 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.23, 516.41 and 161.66 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.23 : 516.41 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.23/516.41 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.23x = 516.41 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.23x = 83,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,482.84/344.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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