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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.66, 501.81 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.66, 501.81 and 161.19 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.66 : 501.81 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.66/501.81 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.66x = 501.81 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.66x = 80,886.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,886.75/334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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