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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 509.90 and 166.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 509.90 and 166.59 is: 249.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 509.90 = 166.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/509.90 = 166.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 509.90 × 166.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 84,943.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,943.41/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.82

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