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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 503.62 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 503.62 and 164.63 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 503.62 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/503.62 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 503.62 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 82,908.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,908.03/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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