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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.10, 501.19 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.10, 501.19 and 114.73 is: 172.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.10 : 501.19 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.10/501.19 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.10x = 501.19 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.10x = 57,499.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,499.99/334.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.10

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