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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.77, 517.23 and 162.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.77, 517.23 and 162.06 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.77 : 517.23 = 162.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.77/517.23 = 162.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.77x = 517.23 × 162.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.77x = 83,822.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,822.29/344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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