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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.74, 501.87 and 161.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.74, 501.87 and 161.34 is: 241.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.74 : 501.87 = 161.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.74/501.87 = 161.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.74x = 501.87 × 161.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.74x = 80,971.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,971.71/334.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.89

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