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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.59, 531.86 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.59, 531.86 and 162.21 is: 243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.59 : 531.86 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.59/531.86 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.59x = 531.86 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.59x = 86,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,272.20/354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.30

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