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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.62 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.62 and 164.12 is: 246.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.62 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.62 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.62 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 82,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,979.83/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.03

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