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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.54, 517.16 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.54, 517.16 and 162.08 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.54 : 517.16 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.54/517.16 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.54x = 517.16 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.54x = 83,821.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,821.29/344.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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