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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.67, 513.93 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.67, 513.93 and 160.01 is: 239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.67 : 513.93 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.67/513.93 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.67x = 513.93 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.67x = 82,233.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,233.94/342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.98

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