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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 507.18 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 507.18 and 164.61 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 507.18 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/507.18 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 507.18 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 83,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,486.90/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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