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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 513.97 and 160.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 513.97 and 160.00 is: 239.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 513.97 = 160.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/513.97 = 160.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 513.97 × 160.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 82,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,233.52/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.94

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