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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 503.50 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 503.50 and 162.34 is: 243.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 503.50 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/503.50 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 503.50 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 81,736.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,736.45/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.44

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