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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.76, 514.96 and 160.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.76, 514.96 and 160.88 is: 241.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.76 : 514.96 = 160.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.76/514.96 = 160.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.76x = 514.96 × 160.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.76x = 82,846.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,846.76/343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.00

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