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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.13 and 160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.13 and 160.67 is: 240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.13 = 160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.13 = 160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.13 × 160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 80,516.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,516.56/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.90

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