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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.02, 500.28 and 160.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.02, 500.28 and 160.41 is: 240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.02 : 500.28 = 160.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.02/500.28 = 160.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.02x = 500.28 × 160.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.02x = 80,249.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,249.91/334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.25

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