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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 516.10 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 516.10 and 161.35 is: 241.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 516.10 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/516.10 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 516.10 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 83,272.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,272.21/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.82

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