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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.17, 501.32 and 117.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.17, 501.32 and 117.76 is: 176.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.17 : 501.32 = 117.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.17/501.32 = 117.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.17x = 501.32 × 117.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.17x = 59,035.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,035.70/334.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.67

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