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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 501.24 and 117.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 501.24 and 117.66 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 501.24 = 117.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/501.24 = 117.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 501.24 × 117.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 58,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,975.90/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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