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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.23, 518.01 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.23, 518.01 and 162.64 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.23 : 518.01 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.23/518.01 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.23x = 518.01 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.23x = 84,245.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,245.74/345.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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