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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.28 and 165.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.28 and 165.76 is: 248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.28 = 165.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.28 = 165.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.28 × 165.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 83,755.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,755.21/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.33

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