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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.80, 516.98 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.80, 516.98 and 161.94 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.80 : 516.98 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.80/516.98 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.80x = 516.98 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.80x = 83,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,719.74/344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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