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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 502.06 and 161.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 502.06 and 161.48 is: 242.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 502.06 = 161.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/502.06 = 161.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 502.06 × 161.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 81,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,072.65/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.09

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