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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.44, 501.31 and 160.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.44, 501.31 and 160.84 is: 241.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.44 : 501.31 = 160.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.44/501.31 = 160.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.44x = 501.31 × 160.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.44x = 80,629.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,629.90/334.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.09

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