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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 503.62 and 162.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 503.62 and 162.56 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 503.62 = 162.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/503.62 = 162.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 503.62 × 162.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 81,868.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,868.47/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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