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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.77, 513.75 and 160.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.77, 513.75 and 160.12 is: 239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.77 : 513.75 = 160.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.77/513.75 = 160.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.77x = 513.75 × 160.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.77x = 82,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,261.65/342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.99

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