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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 501.86 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 501.86 and 161.88 is: 242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 501.86 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/501.86 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 501.86 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 81,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,239.62/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.45

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