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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.61, 507.96 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.61, 507.96 and 107.44 is: 161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.61 : 507.96 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.61/507.96 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.61x = 507.96 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.61x = 54,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,575.22/338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.17

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