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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.85, 515.79 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.85, 515.79 and 161.13 is: 241.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.85 : 515.79 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.85/515.79 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.85x = 515.79 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.85x = 83,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,109.24/343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.71

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