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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.28, 507.12 and 164.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.28, 507.12 and 164.85 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.28 : 507.12 = 164.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.28/507.12 = 164.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.28x = 507.12 × 164.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.28x = 83,598.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,598.73/338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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