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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 508.66 and 165.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 508.66 and 165.90 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 508.66 = 165.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/508.66 = 165.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 508.66 × 165.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 84,386.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,386.28/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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