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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.78, 504.73 and 161.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.78, 504.73 and 161.02 is: 241.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.78 : 504.73 = 161.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.78/504.73 = 161.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.78x = 504.73 × 161.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.78x = 81,271.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,271.62/336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.32

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