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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.15, 501.15 and 160.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.15, 501.15 and 160.71 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.15 : 501.15 = 160.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.15/501.15 = 160.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.15x = 501.15 × 160.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.15x = 80,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,541.36/334.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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