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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 509.04 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 509.04 and 166.24 is: 249.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 509.04 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/509.04 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 509.04 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 84,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,622.81/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.23

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