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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 514.34 and 160.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 514.34 and 160.31 is: 240.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 514.34 = 160.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/514.34 = 160.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 514.34 × 160.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 82,452.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,452.96/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.44

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