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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 506.73 and 164.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 506.73 and 164.55 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 506.73 = 164.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/506.73 = 164.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 506.73 × 164.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 83,382.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,382.42/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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