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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.63, 504.38 and 163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.63, 504.38 and 163.25 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.63 : 504.38 = 163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.63/504.38 = 163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.63x = 504.38 × 163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.63x = 82,341.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,341.73/336.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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