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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 505.50 and 163.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 505.50 and 163.95 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 505.50 = 163.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/505.50 = 163.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 505.50 × 163.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 82,876.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,876.73/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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