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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 502.10 and 161.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 502.10 and 161.66 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 502.10 = 161.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/502.10 = 161.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 502.10 × 161.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 81,169.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,169.49/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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