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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 516.63 and 162.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 516.63 and 162.02 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 516.63 = 162.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/516.63 = 162.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 516.63 × 162.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 83,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,704.39/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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