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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 505.62 and 163.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 505.62 and 163.85 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 505.62 = 163.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/505.62 = 163.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 505.62 × 163.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 82,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,845.84/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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