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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.96, 514.74 and 160.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.96, 514.74 and 160.50 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.96 : 514.74 = 160.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.96/514.74 = 160.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.96x = 514.74 × 160.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.96x = 82,615.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,615.77/342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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