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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 502.16 and 161.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 502.16 and 161.43 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 502.16 = 161.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/502.16 = 161.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 502.16 × 161.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 81,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,062.88/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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