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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.88, 499.36 and 161.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.88, 499.36 and 161.84 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.88 : 499.36 = 161.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.88/499.36 = 161.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.88x = 499.36 × 161.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.88x = 80,816.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,816.42/332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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