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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.31, 503.15 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.31, 503.15 and 164.31 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.31 : 503.15 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.31/503.15 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.31x = 503.15 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.31x = 82,672.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,672.58/335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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