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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 517.52 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 517.52 and 162.28 is: 243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 517.52 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/517.52 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 517.52 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 83,983.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,983.15/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.49

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