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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.06, 501.18 and 160.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.06, 501.18 and 160.86 is: 241.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.06 : 501.18 = 160.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.06/501.18 = 160.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.06x = 501.18 × 160.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.06x = 80,619.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,619.01/334.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.33

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