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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 517.07 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 517.07 and 161.99 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 517.07 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/517.07 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 517.07 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 83,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,759.36/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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