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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 514.33 and 160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 514.33 and 160.18 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 514.33 = 160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/514.33 = 160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 514.33 × 160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 82,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,385.38/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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