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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.12, 501.34 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.12, 501.34 and 180.02 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.12 : 501.34 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.12/501.34 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.12x = 501.34 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.12x = 90,251.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,251.23/334.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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