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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.59, 517.07 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.59, 517.07 and 162 is: 243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.59 : 517.07 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.59/517.07 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.59x = 517.07 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.59x = 83,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,765.34/344.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.09

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