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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.52, 516.75 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.52, 516.75 and 161.85 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.52 : 516.75 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.52/516.75 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.52x = 516.75 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.52x = 83,635.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,635.99/344.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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