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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.33, 508.68 and 165.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.33, 508.68 and 165.91 is: 248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.33 : 508.68 = 165.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.33/508.68 = 165.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.33x = 508.68 × 165.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.33x = 84,394.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,394.78/339.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.71

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