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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 502.96 and 162.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 502.96 and 162.10 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 502.96 = 162.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/502.96 = 162.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 502.96 × 162.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 81,529.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,529.82/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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