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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 516.72 and 161.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 516.72 and 161.65 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 516.72 = 161.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/516.72 = 161.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 516.72 × 161.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 83,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,525.00/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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