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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.45, 505.49 and 163.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.45, 505.49 and 163.60 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.45 : 505.49 = 163.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.45/505.49 = 163.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.45x = 505.49 × 163.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.45x = 82,696.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,696.66/337.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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