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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 512.56 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 512.56 and 159.73 is: 239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 512.56 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/512.56 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 512.56 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 81,868.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,868.25/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.25

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