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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.16, 503.55 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.16, 503.55 and 162.32 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.16 : 503.55 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.16/503.55 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.16x = 503.55 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.16x = 81,732.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,732.91/336.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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