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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.13, 505.55 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.13, 505.55 and 163.65 is: 245.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.13 : 505.55 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.13/505.55 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.13x = 505.55 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.13x = 82,733.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,733.67/337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.41

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