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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.37, 516.39 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.37, 516.39 and 161.82 is: 242.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.37 : 516.39 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.37/516.39 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.37x = 516.39 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.37x = 83,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,562.23/344.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.65

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