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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.54, 502.97 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.54, 502.97 and 162.20 is: 243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.54 : 502.97 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.54/502.97 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.54x = 502.97 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.54x = 81,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,582.18/335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.14

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