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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.53, 516.41 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.53, 516.41 and 161.76 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.53 : 516.41 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.53/516.41 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.53x = 516.41 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.53x = 83,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,533.67/344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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