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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.54, 507.80 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.54, 507.80 and 107.45 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.54 : 507.80 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.54/507.80 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.54x = 507.80 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.54x = 54,560.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,560.03/338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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