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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.95, 517.30 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.95, 517.30 and 162.16 is: 243.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.95 : 517.30 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.95/517.30 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.95x = 517.30 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.95x = 83,885.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,885.37/344.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.18

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