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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.50, 512.17 and 158.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.50, 512.17 and 158.72 is: 238.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 512.17 = 158.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/512.17 = 158.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 512.17 × 158.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 81,291.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,291.62/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.04

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