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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 520.58 and 161.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 520.58 and 161.78 is: 242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 520.58 = 161.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/520.58 = 161.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 520.58 × 161.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 84,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,221.14/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.77

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