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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.14, 501.26 and 117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.14, 501.26 and 117.68 is: 176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.14 : 501.26 = 117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.14/501.26 = 117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.14x = 501.26 × 117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.14x = 58,985.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,985.18/334.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.53

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