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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 534.03 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.37, 534.03 and 161.43 is: 241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.37 : 534.03 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.37/534.03 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.37x = 534.03 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.37x = 86,205.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,205.85/356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.90

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