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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.35, 515.19 and 160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.35, 515.19 and 160.76 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.35 : 515.19 = 160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.35/515.19 = 160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.35x = 515.19 × 160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.35x = 82,819.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,819.37/343.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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