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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 507.73 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 507.73 and 163.02 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 507.73 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/507.73 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 507.73 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 82,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,770.14/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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