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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.87, 515.65 and 161.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.87, 515.65 and 161.31 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.87 : 515.65 = 161.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.87/515.65 = 161.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.87x = 515.65 × 161.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.87x = 83,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,179.50/343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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