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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.54, 511.62 and 158.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.54, 511.62 and 158.67 is: 237.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.54 : 511.62 = 158.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.54/511.62 = 158.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.54x = 511.62 × 158.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.54x = 81,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,178.75/341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.69

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