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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.37, 517.89 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.37, 517.89 and 162.82 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.37 : 517.89 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.37/517.89 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.37x = 517.89 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.37x = 84,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,322.85/345.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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