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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.34, 506.15 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.34, 506.15 and 164.10 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.34 : 506.15 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.34/506.15 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.34x = 506.15 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.34x = 83,059.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,059.22/337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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