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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 502.86 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 502.86 and 164.12 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 502.86 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/502.86 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 502.86 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 82,529.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,529.38/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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