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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 513.92 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 513.92 and 160.08 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 513.92 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/513.92 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 513.92 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 82,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,268.31/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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