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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.45, 503.34 and 164.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.45, 503.34 and 164.45 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.45 : 503.34 = 164.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.45/503.34 = 164.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.45x = 503.34 × 164.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.45x = 82,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,771.75/335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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