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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 530.94 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 530.94 and 161.56 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 530.94 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/530.94 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 530.94 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 85,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,778.67/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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