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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 531.27 and 161.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 531.27 and 161.86 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 531.27 = 161.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/531.27 = 161.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 531.27 × 161.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 85,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,991.36/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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