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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 507.01 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 507.01 and 164.73 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 507.01 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/507.01 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 507.01 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 83,519.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,519.76/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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