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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.81, 507.84 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.81, 507.84 and 165.27 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.81 : 507.84 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.81/507.84 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.81x = 507.84 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.81x = 83,932.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,932.00/338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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