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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 513.60 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 513.60 and 159.66 is: 239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 513.60 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/513.60 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 513.60 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 82,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,001.38/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.60

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