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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 508.98 and 166.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 508.98 and 166.10 is: 248.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 508.98 = 166.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/508.98 = 166.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 508.98 × 166.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 84,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,541.58/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.99

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