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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.79, 514.20 and 160.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.79, 514.20 and 160.15 is: 240.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.79 : 514.20 = 160.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.79/514.20 = 160.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.79x = 514.20 × 160.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.79x = 82,349.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,349.13/342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.23

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