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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.11, 514.40 and 160.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.11, 514.40 and 160.48 is: 240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.11 : 514.40 = 160.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.11/514.40 = 160.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.11x = 514.40 × 160.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.11x = 82,551.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,551.66/343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.60

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