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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.99, 506.77 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.99, 506.77 and 164.52 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.99 : 506.77 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.99/506.77 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.99x = 506.77 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.99x = 83,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,373.80/337.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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