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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 503.36 and 164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 503.36 and 164.56 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 503.36 = 164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/503.36 = 164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 503.36 × 164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 82,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,832.92/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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