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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 531.40 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 531.40 and 161.84 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 531.40 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/531.40 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 531.40 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 86,001.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,001.78/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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