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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.67, 513.97 and 157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.67, 513.97 and 157.58 is: 236.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.67 : 513.97 = 157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.67/513.97 = 157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.67x = 513.97 × 157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.67x = 80,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,991.39/342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.35

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