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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 502.17 and 161.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 502.17 and 161.45 is: 242.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 502.17 = 161.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/502.17 = 161.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 502.17 × 161.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 81,072.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,072.03/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.05

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