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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.85, 517.37 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.85, 517.37 and 162.25 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.85 : 517.37 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.85/517.37 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.85x = 517.37 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.85x = 83,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,943.28/344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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