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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 511.90 and 158.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 511.90 and 158.69 is: 237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 511.90 = 158.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/511.90 = 158.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 511.90 × 158.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 81,234.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,234.29/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.84

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