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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 514.23 and 160.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 514.23 and 160.38 is: 240.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 514.23 = 160.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/514.23 = 160.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 514.23 × 160.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 82,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,472.21/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.51

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