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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 534.10 and 161.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 534.10 and 161.06 is: 241.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 534.10 = 161.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/534.10 = 161.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 534.10 × 161.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 86,022.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,022.15/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.69

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