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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.77, 502.32 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.77, 502.32 and 161.58 is: 242.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.77 : 502.32 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.77/502.32 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.77x = 502.32 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.77x = 81,166.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,166.75/334.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.46

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