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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.78, 515.83 and 160.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.78, 515.83 and 160.95 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.78 : 515.83 = 160.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.78/515.83 = 160.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.78x = 515.83 × 160.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.78x = 83,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,022.84/343.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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