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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.10, 501.15 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.10, 501.15 and 117.68 is: 176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.10 : 501.15 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.10/501.15 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.10x = 501.15 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.10x = 58,972.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,972.83/334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.52

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