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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 531.18 and 161.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 531.18 and 161.67 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 531.18 = 161.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/531.18 = 161.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 531.18 × 161.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 85,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,875.87/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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