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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.46, 509.88 and 166.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.46, 509.88 and 166.58 is: 249.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.46 : 509.88 = 166.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.46/509.88 = 166.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.46x = 509.88 × 166.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.46x = 84,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,933.26/340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.47

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