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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.62, 514.13 and 160.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.62, 514.13 and 160.06 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.62 : 514.13 = 160.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.62/514.13 = 160.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.62x = 514.13 × 160.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.62x = 82,291.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,291.65/342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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