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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 514.04 and 160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 514.04 and 160.26 is: 240.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 514.04 = 160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/514.04 = 160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 514.04 × 160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 82,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,380.05/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.32

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