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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 513.63 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 513.63 and 159.75 is: 239.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 513.63 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/513.63 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 513.63 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 82,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,052.39/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.70

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