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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.44, 516.21 and 161.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.44, 516.21 and 161.92 is: 242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.44 : 516.21 = 161.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.44/516.21 = 161.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.44x = 516.21 × 161.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.44x = 83,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,584.72/344.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.67

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