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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.59, 506.57 and 164.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.59, 506.57 and 164.43 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.59 : 506.57 = 164.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.59/506.57 = 164.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.59x = 506.57 × 164.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.59x = 83,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,294.48/337.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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