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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 515 and 160.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 515 and 160.64 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 515 = 160.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/515 = 160.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 515 × 160.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 82,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,729.60/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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