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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.87, 515.34 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.87, 515.34 and 160.86 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.87 : 515.34 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.87/515.34 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.87x = 515.34 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.87x = 82,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,899.52/343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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