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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.67, 518.56 and 160.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.67, 518.56 and 160.49 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.67 : 518.56 = 160.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.67/518.56 = 160.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.67x = 518.56 × 160.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.67x = 83,220.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,220.70/345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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