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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.62, 504.93 and 165.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.62, 504.93 and 165.50 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.62 : 504.93 = 165.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.62/504.93 = 165.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.62x = 504.93 × 165.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.62x = 83,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,565.92/336.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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