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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.19, 501.28 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.19, 501.28 and 117.77 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.19 : 501.28 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.19/501.28 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.19x = 501.28 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.19x = 59,035.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,035.75/334.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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