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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.44, 514.71 and 160.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.44, 514.71 and 160.92 is: 241.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.44 : 514.71 = 160.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.44/514.71 = 160.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.44x = 514.71 × 160.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.44x = 82,827.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,827.13/343.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.17

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