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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.50, 502.90 and 161.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.50, 502.90 and 161.91 is: 242.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.50 : 502.90 = 161.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.50/502.90 = 161.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.50x = 502.90 × 161.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.50x = 81,421.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,421.21/335.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.69

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