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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.54, 504.56 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.54, 504.56 and 163.23 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.54 : 504.56 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.54/504.56 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.54x = 504.56 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.54x = 82,358.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,358.51/336.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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