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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.99, 503.99 and 162.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.99, 503.99 and 162.62 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.99 : 503.99 = 162.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.99/503.99 = 162.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.99x = 503.99 × 162.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.99x = 81,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,958.85/335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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