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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.59, 516.96 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.59, 516.96 and 162.07 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.59 : 516.96 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.59/516.96 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.59x = 516.96 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.59x = 83,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,783.71/344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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