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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.74, 508.12 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.74, 508.12 and 107.63 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.74 : 508.12 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.74/508.12 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.74x = 508.12 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.74x = 54,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,688.96/338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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