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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 513.72 and 160.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 513.72 and 160.23 is: 240.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 513.72 = 160.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/513.72 = 160.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 513.72 × 160.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 82,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,313.36/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.18

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