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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.34, 513.48 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.34, 513.48 and 159.63 is: 239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.34 : 513.48 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.34/513.48 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.34x = 513.48 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.34x = 81,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,966.81/342.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.43

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