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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 518 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 518 and 162.63 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 518 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/518 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 518 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 84,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,242.34/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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