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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 534.17 and 161.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 534.17 and 161.47 is: 242.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 534.17 = 161.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/534.17 = 161.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 534.17 × 161.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 86,251.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,251.50/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.03

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