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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.03, 513.14 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.03, 513.14 and 159.54 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.03 : 513.14 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.03/513.14 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.03x = 513.14 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.03x = 81,865.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,865.56/342.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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