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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.21, 505.96 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.21, 505.96 and 164.04 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.21 : 505.96 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.21/505.96 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.21x = 505.96 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.21x = 82,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,997.68/337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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