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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 501.48 and 161.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 501.48 and 161.01 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 501.48 = 161.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/501.48 = 161.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 501.48 × 161.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 80,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,743.29/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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