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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.17, 515.06 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.17, 515.06 and 160.67 is: 241.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.17 : 515.06 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.17/515.06 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.17x = 515.06 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.17x = 82,754.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,754.69/343.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.15

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