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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 502.32 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 502.32 and 106.92 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 502.32 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/502.32 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 502.32 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 53,708.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,708.05/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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