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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 534.72 and 161.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 534.72 and 161.64 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 534.72 = 161.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/534.72 = 161.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 534.72 × 161.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 86,432.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,432.14/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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