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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.88, 505.56 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.88, 505.56 and 166 is: 249.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.88 : 505.56 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.88/505.56 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.88x = 505.56 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.88x = 83,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,922.96/336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.12

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