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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 500.82 and 160.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 500.82 and 160.72 is: 240.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 500.82 = 160.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/500.82 = 160.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 500.82 × 160.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 80,491.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,491.79/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.96

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