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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 500.84 and 160.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 500.84 and 160.53 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 500.84 = 160.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/500.84 = 160.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 500.84 × 160.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 80,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,401.50/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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