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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 507.18 and 164.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 507.18 and 164.95 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 507.18 = 164.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/507.18 = 164.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 507.18 × 164.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 83,659.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,659.34/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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