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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.79, 516.82 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.79, 516.82 and 162.03 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.79 : 516.82 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.79/516.82 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.79x = 516.82 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.79x = 83,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,740.34/344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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