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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.11, 501.17 and 160.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.11, 501.17 and 160.74 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.11 : 501.17 = 160.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.11/501.17 = 160.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.11x = 501.17 × 160.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.11x = 80,558.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,558.07/334.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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