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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.66, 503.41 and 162.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.66, 503.41 and 162.21 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.66 : 503.41 = 162.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.66/503.41 = 162.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.66x = 503.41 × 162.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.66x = 81,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,657.33/335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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