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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 534.24 and 161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 534.24 and 161.14 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 534.24 = 161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/534.24 = 161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 534.24 × 161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 86,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,087.43/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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