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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 514.17 and 160.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 514.17 and 160.25 is: 240.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 514.17 = 160.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/514.17 = 160.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 514.17 × 160.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 82,395.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,395.74/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.41

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