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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.78, 506.37 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.78, 506.37 and 164.35 is: 246.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.78 : 506.37 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.78/506.37 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.78x = 506.37 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.78x = 83,221.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,221.91/337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.38

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