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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 501.46 and 161.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 501.46 and 161.10 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 501.46 = 161.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/501.46 = 161.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 501.46 × 161.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 80,785.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,785.21/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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