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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 516.80 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 516.80 and 162.40 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 516.80 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/516.80 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 516.80 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 83,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,928.32/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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