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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 501.61 and 161.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 501.61 and 161.29 is: 241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 501.61 = 161.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/501.61 = 161.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 501.61 × 161.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 80,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,904.68/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.59

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