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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.81, 514.98 and 161.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.81, 514.98 and 161.35 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.81 : 514.98 = 161.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.81/514.98 = 161.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.81x = 514.98 × 161.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.81x = 83,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,092.02/343.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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