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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.79, 504.69 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.79, 504.69 and 163.26 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.79 : 504.69 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.79/504.69 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.79x = 504.69 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.79x = 82,393.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,393.18/336.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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