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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 535.17 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 535.17 and 161.75 is: 242.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 535.17 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/535.17 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 535.17 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 86,561.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,561.07/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.57

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