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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.59, 512.15 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.59, 512.15 and 158.73 is: 237.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.59 : 512.15 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.59/512.15 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.59x = 512.15 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.59x = 81,292.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,292.78/341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.99

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