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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.34, 504.70 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.34, 504.70 and 162.90 is: 244.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.34 : 504.70 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.34/504.70 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.34x = 504.70 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.34x = 82,215.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,215.63/336.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.44

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