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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.18, 517.55 and 160.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.18, 517.55 and 160.01 is: 239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.18 : 517.55 = 160.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.18/517.55 = 160.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.18x = 517.55 × 160.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.18x = 82,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,809.79/345.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.90

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