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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 517.36 and 159.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 517.36 and 159.75 is: 239.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 517.36 = 159.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/517.36 = 159.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 517.36 × 159.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 82,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,647.15/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.64

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