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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.53, 508.61 and 156.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.53, 508.61 and 156.67 is: 234.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.53 : 508.61 = 156.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.53/508.61 = 156.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.53x = 508.61 × 156.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.53x = 79,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,683.93/339.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.69

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