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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.22, 501.38 and 117.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.22, 501.38 and 117.80 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.22 : 501.38 = 117.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.22/501.38 = 117.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.22x = 501.38 × 117.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.22x = 59,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,061.98/334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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