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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.10, 513.15 and 159.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.10, 513.15 and 159.39 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.10 : 513.15 = 159.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.10/513.15 = 159.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.10x = 513.15 × 159.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.10x = 81,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,790.18/342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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