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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 506.54 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 506.54 and 164.32 is: 246.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 506.54 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/506.54 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 506.54 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 83,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,234.65/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.14

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