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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.18, 504.36 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.18, 504.36 and 162.76 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.18 : 504.36 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.18/504.36 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.18x = 504.36 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.18x = 82,089.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,089.63/336.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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