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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 502.31 and 161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 502.31 and 161.73 is: 242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 502.31 = 161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/502.31 = 161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 502.31 × 161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 81,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,237.79/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.47

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