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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.84, 517.17 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.84, 517.17 and 162.20 is: 243.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.84 : 517.17 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.84/517.17 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.84x = 517.17 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.84x = 83,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,884.97/344.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.26

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