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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.69, 506.68 and 164.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.69, 506.68 and 164.49 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.69 : 506.68 = 164.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.69/506.68 = 164.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.69x = 506.68 × 164.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.69x = 83,343.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,343.79/337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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