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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.88, 498.06 and 161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.88, 498.06 and 161 is: 241.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.88 : 498.06 = 161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.88/498.06 = 161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.88x = 498.06 × 161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.88x = 80,187.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,187.66/331.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.62

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