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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 501.03 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 501.03 and 117.65 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 501.03 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/501.03 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 501.03 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 58,947.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,947.43/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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