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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.17, 514.82 and 160.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.17, 514.82 and 160.58 is: 240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.17 : 514.82 = 160.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.17/514.82 = 160.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.17x = 514.82 × 160.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.17x = 82,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,671.48/343.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.91

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