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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.45, 508.96 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.45, 508.96 and 166.24 is: 249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.45 : 508.96 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.45/508.96 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.45x = 508.96 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.45x = 84,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,609.51/339.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.25

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