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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.13, 508.76 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.13, 508.76 and 168.13 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.13 : 508.76 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.13/508.76 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.13x = 508.76 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.13x = 85,537.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,537.82/339.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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