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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.20, 530.98 and 161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.20, 530.98 and 161.72 is: 242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.20 : 530.98 = 161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.20/530.98 = 161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.20x = 530.98 × 161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.20x = 85,870.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,870.09/354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.43

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