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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.56, 513.75 and 159.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.56, 513.75 and 159.95 is: 239.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.56 : 513.75 = 159.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.56/513.75 = 159.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.56x = 513.75 × 159.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.56x = 82,174.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,174.31/342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.88

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