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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 513 and 159.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 513 and 159.53 is: 239.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 513 = 159.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/513 = 159.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 513 × 159.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 81,836.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,836.33/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.13

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