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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 516.48 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 516.48 and 161.88 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 516.48 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/516.48 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 516.48 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 83,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,607.78/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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