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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.75, 513.76 and 159.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.75, 513.76 and 159.99 is: 239.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.75 : 513.76 = 159.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.75/513.76 = 159.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.75x = 513.76 × 159.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.75x = 82,197.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,197.33/342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.82

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