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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.61, 535.13 and 161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.61, 535.13 and 161.63 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.61 : 535.13 = 161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.61/535.13 = 161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.61x = 535.13 × 161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.61x = 86,492.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,492.19/356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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