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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.29, 513.48 and 159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.29, 513.48 and 159.66 is: 239.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.29 : 513.48 = 159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.29/513.48 = 159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.29x = 513.48 × 159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.29x = 81,982.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,982.22/342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.51

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