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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.23, 514.91 and 160.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.23, 514.91 and 160.66 is: 241.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.23 : 514.91 = 160.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.23/514.91 = 160.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.23x = 514.91 × 160.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.23x = 82,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,725.44/343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.02

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