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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 518.70 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 518.70 and 161.10 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 518.70 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/518.70 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 518.70 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 83,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,563.17/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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