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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.69, 517.18 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.69, 517.18 and 162.21 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.69 : 517.18 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.69/517.18 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.69x = 517.18 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.69x = 83,891.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,891.77/344.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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