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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 535.07 and 161.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 535.07 and 161.82 is: 242.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 535.07 = 161.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/535.07 = 161.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 535.07 × 161.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 86,584.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,584.22/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.56

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