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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.25, 514.62 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.25, 514.62 and 160.49 is: 240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.25 : 514.62 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.25/514.62 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.25x = 514.62 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.25x = 82,592.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,592.65/343.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.62

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