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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 508.74 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 508.74 and 108.05 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 508.74 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/508.74 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 508.74 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 54,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,969.36/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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