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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.40, 514.98 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.40, 514.98 and 160.88 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.40 : 514.98 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.40/514.98 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.40x = 514.98 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.40x = 82,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,849.98/343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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