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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 513.41 and 159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 513.41 and 159.73 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 513.41 = 159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/513.41 = 159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 513.41 × 159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 82,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,004.90/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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