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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.63, 513.27 and 159.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.63, 513.27 and 159.77 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.63 : 513.27 = 159.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.63/513.27 = 159.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.63x = 513.27 × 159.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.63x = 82,006.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,006.43/342.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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