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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336, 504.21 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336, 504.21 and 165 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336 : 504.21 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336/504.21 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336x = 504.21 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336x = 83,194.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,194.65/336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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