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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 517.88 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 517.88 and 162.52 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 517.88 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/517.88 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 517.88 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 84,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,165.86/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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