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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.44 and 166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.44 and 166.40 is: 249.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.44 = 166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.44 = 166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.44 × 166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 84,105.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,105.22/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.36

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