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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 501.12 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 501.12 and 179.91 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 501.12 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/501.12 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 501.12 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 90,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,156.50/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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