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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 515.15 and 160.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 515.15 and 160.77 is: 241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 515.15 = 160.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/515.15 = 160.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 515.15 × 160.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 82,821.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,821.07/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.21

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