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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.21, 517.86 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.21, 517.86 and 162.56 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.21 : 517.86 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.21/517.86 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.21x = 517.86 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.21x = 84,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,181.02/345.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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