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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.83, 502.31 and 161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.83, 502.31 and 161.61 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.83 : 502.31 = 161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.83/502.31 = 161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.83x = 502.31 × 161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.83x = 81,179.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,179.93/334.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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