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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 518.90 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 518.90 and 161.22 is: 241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 518.90 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/518.90 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 518.90 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 83,656.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,656.25/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.64

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