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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 508.45 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 508.45 and 122.70 is: 183.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 508.45 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/508.45 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 508.45 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 62,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,383.66/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.93

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