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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.98, 514.49 and 160.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.98, 514.49 and 160.55 is: 240.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.98 : 514.49 = 160.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.98/514.49 = 160.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.98x = 514.49 × 160.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.98x = 82,597.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,597.99/342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.83

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