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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.38 and 160.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.38 and 160.94 is: 241.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.38 = 160.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.38 = 160.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.38 × 160.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 80,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,688.79/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.42

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