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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.17, 501.97 and 161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.17, 501.97 and 161.28 is: 241.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.17 : 501.97 = 161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.17/501.97 = 161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.17x = 501.97 × 161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.17x = 80,957.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,957.72/335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.54

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