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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.60, 534.89 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.60, 534.89 and 161.48 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.60 : 534.89 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.60/534.89 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.60x = 534.89 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.60x = 86,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,375.78/356.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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