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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.18, 517.93 and 162.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.18, 517.93 and 162.71 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.18 : 517.93 = 162.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.18/517.93 = 162.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.18x = 517.93 × 162.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.18x = 84,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,271.34/345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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