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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337, 505.68 and 166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337, 505.68 and 166 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337 : 505.68 = 166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337/505.68 = 166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337x = 505.68 × 166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337x = 83,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,942.88/337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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