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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.74, 512.75 and 159.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.74, 512.75 and 159.02 is: 238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.74 : 512.75 = 159.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.74/512.75 = 159.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.74x = 512.75 × 159.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.74x = 81,537.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,537.51/341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.60

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