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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.03, 500.94 and 117.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.03, 500.94 and 117.58 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.03 : 500.94 = 117.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.03/500.94 = 117.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.03x = 500.94 × 117.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.03x = 58,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,900.53/334.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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