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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.78, 515.66 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.78, 515.66 and 161.08 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.78 : 515.66 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.78/515.66 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.78x = 515.66 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.78x = 83,062.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,062.51/343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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