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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.90, 503.56 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.90, 503.56 and 162.48 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.90 : 503.56 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.90/503.56 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.90x = 503.56 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.90x = 81,818.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,818.43/335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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