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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.88, 502.42 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.88, 502.42 and 163.76 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.88 : 502.42 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.88/502.42 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.88x = 502.42 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.88x = 82,276.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,276.30/334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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