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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.91, 517.08 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.91, 517.08 and 162.21 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.91 : 517.08 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.91/517.08 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.91x = 517.08 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.91x = 83,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,875.55/344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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