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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.17, 511.62 and 158.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.17, 511.62 and 158.65 is: 237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.17 : 511.62 = 158.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.17/511.62 = 158.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.17x = 511.62 × 158.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.17x = 81,168.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,168.51/341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.91

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