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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.93, 517.39 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.93, 517.39 and 162.45 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.93 : 517.39 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.93/517.39 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.93x = 517.39 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.93x = 84,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,051.54/344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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