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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.54, 513.61 and 159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.54, 513.61 and 159.98 is: 239.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.54 : 513.61 = 159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.54/513.61 = 159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.54x = 513.61 × 159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.54x = 82,164.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,164.36/342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.87

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