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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 512.94 and 159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 512.94 and 159.40 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 512.94 = 159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/512.94 = 159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 512.94 × 159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 81,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,762.64/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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