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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.46, 516.21 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.46, 516.21 and 161.43 is: 241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.46 : 516.21 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.46/516.21 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.46x = 516.21 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.46x = 83,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331.78/344.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.92

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