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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.78, 509.76 and 108.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.78, 509.76 and 108.70 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.78 : 509.76 = 108.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.78/509.76 = 108.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.78x = 509.76 × 108.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.78x = 55,410.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,410.91/339.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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