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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.67, 518.24 and 162.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.67, 518.24 and 162.97 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.67 : 518.24 = 162.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.67/518.24 = 162.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.67x = 518.24 × 162.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.67x = 84,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,456.76/345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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