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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.15, 501.35 and 160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.15, 501.35 and 160.90 is: 241.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.15 : 501.35 = 160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.15/501.35 = 160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.15x = 501.35 × 160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.15x = 80,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,667.22/334.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.41

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