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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.34, 513.14 and 159.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.34, 513.14 and 159.57 is: 239.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.34 : 513.14 = 159.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.34/513.14 = 159.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.34x = 513.14 × 159.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.34x = 81,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,880.95/342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.18

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