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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 516.71 and 161.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 516.71 and 161.89 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 516.71 = 161.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/516.71 = 161.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 516.71 × 161.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 83,649.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,649.29/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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