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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.99, 508.71 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.99, 508.71 and 165.51 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.99 : 508.71 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.99/508.71 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.99x = 508.71 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.99x = 84,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,193.67/338.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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