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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.07, 506.25 and 164.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.07, 506.25 and 164.13 is: 245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.07 : 506.25 = 164.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.07/506.25 = 164.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.07x = 506.25 × 164.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.07x = 83,088.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,088.91/338.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.77

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