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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.40, 505.70 and 163.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.40, 505.70 and 163.94 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.40 : 505.70 = 163.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.40/505.70 = 163.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.40x = 505.70 × 163.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.40x = 82,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,904.46/337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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