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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 516.42 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 516.42 and 161.66 is: 242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 516.42 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/516.42 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 516.42 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 83,484.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,484.46/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.52

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