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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.95, 514.31 and 160.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.95, 514.31 and 160.16 is: 240.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.95 : 514.31 = 160.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.95/514.31 = 160.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.95x = 514.31 × 160.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.95x = 82,371.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,371.89/342.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.19

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