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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 511.67 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 511.67 and 158.69 is: 237.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 511.67 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/511.67 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 511.67 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 81,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,193.56/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.74

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