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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 503.45 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 503.45 and 162.44 is: 243.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 503.45 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/503.45 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 503.45 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 81,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,777.09/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.66

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