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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.98, 502.49 and 161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.98, 502.49 and 161.72 is: 242.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.98 : 502.49 = 161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.98/502.49 = 161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.98x = 502.49 × 161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.98x = 81,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,262.68/334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.59

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