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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 513.97 and 160.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 513.97 and 160.10 is: 240.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 513.97 = 160.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/513.97 = 160.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 513.97 × 160.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 82,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,287.48/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.04

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