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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 501.12 and 169.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 501.12 and 169.62 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 501.12 = 169.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/501.12 = 169.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 501.12 × 169.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 84,999.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,999.97/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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