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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 501.17 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 501.17 and 117.72 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 501.17 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/501.17 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 501.17 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 58,997.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,997.14/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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