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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.39, 508.50 and 165.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.39, 508.50 and 165.81 is: 248.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.39 : 508.50 = 165.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.39/508.50 = 165.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.39x = 508.50 × 165.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.39x = 84,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,314.39/339.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.43

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