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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.53, 514.61 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.53, 514.61 and 160.67 is: 240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.53 : 514.61 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.53/514.61 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.53x = 514.61 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.53x = 82,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,682.39/343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.68

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