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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 505.36 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 505.36 and 163.48 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 505.36 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/505.36 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 505.36 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 82,616.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,616.25/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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