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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.06, 508.71 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.06, 508.71 and 163.44 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.06 : 508.71 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.06/508.71 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.06x = 508.71 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.06x = 83,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,143.56/339.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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