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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.65, 513.81 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.65, 513.81 and 159.89 is: 239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.65 : 513.81 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.65/513.81 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.65x = 513.81 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.65x = 82,153.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,153.08/342.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.76

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