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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 534.98 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 534.98 and 161.58 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 534.98 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/534.98 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 534.98 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 86,441.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,441.26/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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