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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 508.47 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 508.47 and 165.75 is: 248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 508.47 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/508.47 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 508.47 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 84,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,278.90/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.47

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