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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.11, 505.37 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.11, 505.37 and 163.53 is: 245.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.11 : 505.37 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.11/505.37 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.11x = 505.37 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.11x = 82,645.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,645.46/337.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.16

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