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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.57, 515.52 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.57, 515.52 and 160.93 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.57 : 515.52 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.57/515.52 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.57x = 515.52 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.57x = 82,962.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,962.63/343.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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