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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 513.88 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 513.88 and 160.16 is: 240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 513.88 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/513.88 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 513.88 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 82,303.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,303.02/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.17

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