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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.13, 505.12 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.13, 505.12 and 163.56 is: 245.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.13 : 505.12 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.13/505.12 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.13x = 505.12 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.13x = 82,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,617.02/337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.06

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