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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 500.81 and 160.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 500.81 and 160.65 is: 240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 500.81 = 160.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/500.81 = 160.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 500.81 × 160.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 80,455.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,455.13/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.80

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