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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.42, 515.21 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.42, 515.21 and 160.90 is: 241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.42 : 515.21 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.42/515.21 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.42x = 515.21 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.42x = 82,897.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,897.29/343.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.39

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