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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 531.60 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 531.60 and 161.88 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 531.60 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/531.60 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 531.60 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 86,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,055.41/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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