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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.68, 516.76 and 161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.68, 516.76 and 161.96 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.68 : 516.76 = 161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.68/516.76 = 161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.68x = 516.76 × 161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.68x = 83,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,694.45/344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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