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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.21, 501.24 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.21, 501.24 and 117.79 is: 176.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.21 : 501.24 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.21/501.24 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.21x = 501.24 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.21x = 59,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,041.06/334.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.66

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