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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 502.82 and 161.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 502.82 and 161.85 is: 242.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 502.82 = 161.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/502.82 = 161.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 502.82 × 161.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 81,380.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,380.61/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.78

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