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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.63, 517.19 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.63, 517.19 and 162.05 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.63 : 517.19 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.63/517.19 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.63x = 517.19 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.63x = 83,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,807.24/344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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