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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 502.91 and 161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 502.91 and 161.88 is: 242.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 502.91 = 161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/502.91 = 161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 502.91 × 161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 81,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,409.59/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.49

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