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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 503.11 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 503.11 and 162 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 503.11 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/503.11 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 503.11 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 81,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,504.02/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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