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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.86, 504.98 and 163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.86, 504.98 and 163.57 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.86 : 504.98 = 163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.86/504.98 = 163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.86x = 504.98 × 163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.86x = 82,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,599.98/336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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