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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 511.86 and 158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 511.86 and 158.68 is: 237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 511.86 = 158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/511.86 = 158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 511.86 × 158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 81,221.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,221.94/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.80

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