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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.16, 501.13 and 160.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.16, 501.13 and 160.73 is: 241.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.16 : 501.13 = 160.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.16/501.13 = 160.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.16x = 501.13 × 160.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.16x = 80,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,546.62/334.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.04

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