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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.31, 534.63 and 161.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.31, 534.63 and 161.44 is: 242.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.31 : 534.63 = 161.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.31/534.63 = 161.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.31x = 534.63 × 161.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.31x = 86,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,310.67/356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.23

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