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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 509.62 and 166.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 509.62 and 166.32 is: 249.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 509.62 = 166.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/509.62 = 166.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 509.62 × 166.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 84,760.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,760.00/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.39

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