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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.11, 501.30 and 160.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.11, 501.30 and 160.68 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.11 : 501.30 = 160.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.11/501.30 = 160.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.11x = 501.30 × 160.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.11x = 80,548.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,548.88/334.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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