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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.40, 514.85 and 160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.40, 514.85 and 160.69 is: 240.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.40 : 514.85 = 160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.40/514.85 = 160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.40x = 514.85 × 160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.40x = 82,730.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,730.36/343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.92

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