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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 502.44 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 502.44 and 164.24 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 502.44 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/502.44 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 502.44 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 82,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,520.75/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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