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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.19, 514.92 and 160.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.19, 514.92 and 160.70 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.19 : 514.92 = 160.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.19/514.92 = 160.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.19x = 514.92 × 160.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.19x = 82,747.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,747.64/343.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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