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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 506.81 and 164.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 506.81 and 164.73 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 506.81 = 164.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/506.81 = 164.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 506.81 × 164.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 83,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,485.99/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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