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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.91, 516.68 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.91, 516.68 and 159.56 is: 239.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.91 : 516.68 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.91/516.68 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.91x = 516.68 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.91x = 82,441.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,441.46/344.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.02

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