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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.11, 515.04 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.11, 515.04 and 160.68 is: 241.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.11 : 515.04 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.11/515.04 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.11x = 515.04 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.11x = 82,757.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,757.96/343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.20

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