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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.17, 531.21 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.17, 531.21 and 161.75 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.17 : 531.21 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.17/531.21 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.17x = 531.21 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.17x = 85,923.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,923.22/354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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