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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.78, 515.32 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.78, 515.32 and 161.02 is: 241.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.78 : 515.32 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.78/515.32 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.78x = 515.32 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.78x = 82,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,976.83/343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.37

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