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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.55, 507.92 and 107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.55, 507.92 and 107.43 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.55 : 507.92 = 107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.55/507.92 = 107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.55x = 507.92 × 107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.55x = 54,565.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,565.31/338.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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