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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.13, 501.26 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.13, 501.26 and 179.96 is: 269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.13 : 501.26 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.13/501.26 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.13x = 501.26 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.13x = 90,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,203.34/334.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.97

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