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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.29 and 159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.29 and 159.10 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.29 = 159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.29 = 159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.29 × 159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 81,505.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,505.34/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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