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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 516.64 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 516.64 and 161.73 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 516.64 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/516.64 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 516.64 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 83,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,556.19/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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