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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.16, 503.54 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.16, 503.54 and 162.31 is: 243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.16 : 503.54 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.16/503.54 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.16x = 503.54 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.16x = 81,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,729.58/336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.13

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