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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.78, 516.36 and 161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.78, 516.36 and 161.78 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.78 : 516.36 = 161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.78/516.36 = 161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.78x = 516.36 × 161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.78x = 83,536.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,536.72/344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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