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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.86, 502.17 and 161.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.86, 502.17 and 161.52 is: 242.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.86 : 502.17 = 161.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.86/502.17 = 161.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.86x = 502.17 × 161.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.86x = 81,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,110.50/334.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.22

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