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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 534.54 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.38, 534.54 and 161.34 is: 242.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.38 : 534.54 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.38/534.54 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.38x = 534.54 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.38x = 86,242.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,242.68/356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.00

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