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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 501.62 and 161.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 501.62 and 161.71 is: 242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 501.62 = 161.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/501.62 = 161.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 501.62 × 161.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 81,116.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,116.16/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.20

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