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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.57, 515.16 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.57, 515.16 and 161 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.57 : 515.16 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.57/515.16 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.57x = 515.16 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.57x = 82,940.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,940.76/343.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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