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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 516.65 and 162.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 516.65 and 162.05 is: 242.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 516.65 = 162.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/516.65 = 162.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 516.65 × 162.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 83,719.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,719.74/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.75

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