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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.65, 534.87 and 161.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.65, 534.87 and 161.54 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.65 : 534.87 = 161.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.65/534.87 = 161.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.65x = 534.87 × 161.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.65x = 86,402.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,402.90/356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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