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