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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.03, 514.78 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.03, 514.78 and 160.45 is: 240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.03 : 514.78 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.03/514.78 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.03x = 514.78 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.03x = 82,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,593.88/343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.78

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