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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 517.78 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 517.78 and 162.59 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 517.78 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/517.78 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 517.78 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 84,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,185.85/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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