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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 513.98 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 513.98 and 160.01 is: 239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 513.98 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/513.98 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 513.98 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 82,241.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,241.10/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.96

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