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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.50, 498.78 and 161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.50, 498.78 and 161.50 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.50 : 498.78 = 161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.50/498.78 = 161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.50x = 498.78 × 161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.50x = 80,552.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,552.97/332.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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