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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 534.36 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 534.36 and 161.22 is: 241.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 534.36 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/534.36 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 534.36 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 86,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,149.52/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.84

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