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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.11, 514.50 and 160.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.11, 514.50 and 160.35 is: 240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.11 : 514.50 = 160.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.11/514.50 = 160.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.11x = 514.50 × 160.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.11x = 82,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,500.08/343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.45

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