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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.46, 514.68 and 160.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.46, 514.68 and 160.82 is: 240.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.46 : 514.68 = 160.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.46/514.68 = 160.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.46x = 514.68 × 160.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.46x = 82,770.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,770.84/343.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.99

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