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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.06, 517.50 and 162.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.06, 517.50 and 162.45 is: 243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.06 : 517.50 = 162.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.06/517.50 = 162.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.06x = 517.50 × 162.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.06x = 84,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,067.88/345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.63

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