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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 534.56 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 534.56 and 161.31 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 534.56 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/534.56 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 534.56 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 86,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,229.07/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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