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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 530.61 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 530.61 and 161.22 is: 241.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 530.61 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/530.61 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 530.61 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 85,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,544.94/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.61

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