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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 501.28 and 160.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 501.28 and 160.83 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 501.28 = 160.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/501.28 = 160.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 501.28 × 160.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 80,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,620.46/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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