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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.14, 517.86 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.14, 517.86 and 162.50 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.14 : 517.86 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.14/517.86 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.14x = 517.86 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.14x = 84,153.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,153.54/345.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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