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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 534.47 and 161.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 534.47 and 161.30 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 534.47 = 161.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/534.47 = 161.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 534.47 × 161.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 86,210.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,210.54/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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