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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 516.02 and 161.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 516.02 and 161.49 is: 242.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 516.02 = 161.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/516.02 = 161.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 516.02 × 161.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 83,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331.26/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.07

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