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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.25, 501.16 and 160.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.25, 501.16 and 160.91 is: 241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.25 : 501.16 = 160.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.25/501.16 = 160.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.25x = 501.16 × 160.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.25x = 80,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,640.85/334.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.26

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