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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.72, 504.77 and 163.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.72, 504.77 and 163.28 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.72 : 504.77 = 163.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.72/504.77 = 163.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.72x = 504.77 × 163.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.72x = 82,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,416.32/336.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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