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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.27, 516.25 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.27, 516.25 and 161.52 is: 242.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.27 : 516.25 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.27/516.25 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.27x = 516.25 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.27x = 83,384.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,384.70/344.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.21

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