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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.01, 531.11 and 161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.01, 531.11 and 161.77 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.01 : 531.11 = 161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.01/531.11 = 161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.01x = 531.11 × 161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.01x = 85,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,917.66/354.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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