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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.85, 514.43 and 160.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.85, 514.43 and 160.20 is: 240.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.85 : 514.43 = 160.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.85/514.43 = 160.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.85x = 514.43 × 160.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.85x = 82,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,411.69/342.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.37

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