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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 513.82 and 160.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 513.82 and 160.02 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 513.82 = 160.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/513.82 = 160.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 513.82 × 160.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 82,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,221.48/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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