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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.57, 513.66 and 160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.57, 513.66 and 160 is: 239.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.57 : 513.66 = 160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.57/513.66 = 160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.57x = 513.66 × 160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.57x = 82,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,185.60/342.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.91

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