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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.32, 514.79 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.32, 514.79 and 160.55 is: 240.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.32 : 514.79 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.32/514.79 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.32x = 514.79 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.32x = 82,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,647.36/343.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.73

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