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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 531.30 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 531.30 and 161.84 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 531.30 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/531.30 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 531.30 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 85,985.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,985.59/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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