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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.08, 516.17 and 158.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.08, 516.17 and 158.86 is: 238.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.08 : 516.17 = 158.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.08/516.17 = 158.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.08x = 516.17 × 158.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.08x = 81,999.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,999.81/344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.32

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