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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.04, 501.14 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.04, 501.14 and 114.68 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.04 : 501.14 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.04/501.14 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.04x = 501.14 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.04x = 57,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,468.23/334.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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