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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.97, 516.74 and 162.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.97, 516.74 and 162.11 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.97 : 516.74 = 162.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.97/516.74 = 162.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.97x = 516.74 × 162.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.97x = 83,768.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,768.72/344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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