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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.36, 501.43 and 160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.36, 501.43 and 160.93 is: 241.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.36 : 501.43 = 160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.36/501.43 = 160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.36x = 501.43 × 160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.36x = 80,695.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,695.13/334.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.34

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