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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.89, 516 and 161.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.89, 516 and 161.41 is: 242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.89 : 516 = 161.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.89/516 = 161.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.89x = 516 × 161.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.89x = 83,287.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,287.56/343.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.19

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