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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.73, 517.26 and 162.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.73, 517.26 and 162.14 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.73 : 517.26 = 162.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.73/517.26 = 162.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.73x = 517.26 × 162.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.73x = 83,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,865.95/344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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