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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 514.64 and 160.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 514.64 and 160.45 is: 240.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 514.64 = 160.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/514.64 = 160.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 514.64 × 160.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 82,573.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,573.10/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.59

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