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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.71, 517.88 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.71, 517.88 and 162.55 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.71 : 517.88 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.71/517.88 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.71x = 517.88 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.71x = 84,181.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,181.39/345.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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