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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.97, 509.99 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.97, 509.99 and 108.77 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.97 : 509.99 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.97/509.99 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.97x = 509.99 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.97x = 55,471.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,471.61/339.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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