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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 515.80 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 515.80 and 161.35 is: 241.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 515.80 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/515.80 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 515.80 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 83,224.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,224.33/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.73

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