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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.52, 498.86 and 161.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.52, 498.86 and 161.56 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.52 : 498.86 = 161.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.52/498.86 = 161.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.52x = 498.86 × 161.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.52x = 80,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,595.82/332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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