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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.57, 517.02 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.57, 517.02 and 162.08 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.57 : 517.02 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.57/517.02 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.57x = 517.02 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.57x = 83,798.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,798.60/344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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