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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 502.59 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 502.59 and 163.94 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 502.59 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/502.59 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 502.59 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 82,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,393.78/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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