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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 513.90 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 513.90 and 159.89 is: 239.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 513.90 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/513.90 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 513.90 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 82,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,167.47/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.84

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