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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 516.79 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 516.79 and 162.10 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 516.79 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/516.79 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 516.79 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 83,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,771.66/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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