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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.24, 533.97 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.24, 533.97 and 161.34 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.24 : 533.97 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.24/533.97 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.24x = 533.97 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.24x = 86,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,150.72/356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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