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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.88, 508.36 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.88, 508.36 and 167.84 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.88 : 508.36 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.88/508.36 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.88x = 508.36 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.88x = 85,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,323.14/338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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