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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.52, 506.19 and 161.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.52, 506.19 and 161.75 is: 242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.52 : 506.19 = 161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.52/506.19 = 161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.52x = 506.19 × 161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.52x = 81,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,876.23/337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.58

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