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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 516 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 516 and 161.61 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 516 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/516 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 516 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 83,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,390.76/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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