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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.08, 504.18 and 162.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.08, 504.18 and 162.87 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.08 : 504.18 = 162.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.08/504.18 = 162.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.08x = 504.18 × 162.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.08x = 82,115.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,115.80/336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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