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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 534.90 and 161.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 534.90 and 161.70 is: 242.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 534.90 = 161.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/534.90 = 161.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 534.90 × 161.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 86,491.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,491.93/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.41

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