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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.61, 504.98 and 163.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.61, 504.98 and 163.40 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.61 : 504.98 = 163.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.61/504.98 = 163.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.61x = 504.98 × 163.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.61x = 82,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,511.62/336.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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