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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.35, 516.12 and 161.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.35, 516.12 and 161.90 is: 242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.35 : 516.12 = 161.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.35/516.12 = 161.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.35x = 516.12 × 161.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.35x = 83,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,559.83/344.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.66

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