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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.39, 504.21 and 162.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.39, 504.21 and 162.93 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.39 : 504.21 = 162.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.39/504.21 = 162.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.39x = 504.21 × 162.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.39x = 82,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,150.94/336.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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