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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.49, 501.52 and 160.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.49, 501.52 and 160.81 is: 241.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.49 : 501.52 = 160.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.49/501.52 = 160.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.49x = 501.52 × 160.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.49x = 80,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,650.07/334.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.11

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