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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.73, 508.16 and 107.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.73, 508.16 and 107.59 is: 161.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.73 : 508.16 = 107.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.73/508.16 = 107.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.73x = 508.16 × 107.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.73x = 54,671.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,671.93/338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.40

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