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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 506.96 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 506.96 and 164.50 is: 246.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 506.96 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/506.96 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 506.96 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 83,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,393.45/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.57

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