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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.77, 514.07 and 160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.77, 514.07 and 160.07 is: 240.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.77 : 514.07 = 160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.77/514.07 = 160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.77x = 514.07 × 160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.77x = 82,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,287.18/342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.07

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