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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.47, 504.53 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.47, 504.53 and 163.14 is: 244.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.47 : 504.53 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.47/504.53 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.47x = 504.53 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.47x = 82,308.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,308.21/336.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.63

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