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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.72, 506.25 and 164.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.72, 506.25 and 164.14 is: 246.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.72 : 506.25 = 164.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.72/506.25 = 164.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.72x = 506.25 × 164.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.72x = 83,095.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,095.88/337.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.05

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