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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 506.86 and 164.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 506.86 and 164.59 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 506.86 = 164.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/506.86 = 164.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 506.86 × 164.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 83,424.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,424.09/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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