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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 503.15 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 503.15 and 162.07 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 503.15 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/503.15 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 503.15 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 81,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,543.45/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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