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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 517.35 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 517.35 and 162.45 is: 243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 517.35 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/517.35 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 517.35 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 84,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,043.51/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.72

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