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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.56, 502.08 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.56, 502.08 and 161.28 is: 242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.56 : 502.08 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.56/502.08 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.56x = 502.08 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.56x = 80,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,975.46/334.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.04

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