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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 514.17 and 157.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 514.17 and 157.76 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 514.17 = 157.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/514.17 = 157.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 514.17 × 157.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 81,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,112.89/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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