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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.23, 501.41 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.23, 501.41 and 117.96 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.23 : 501.41 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.23/501.41 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.23x = 501.41 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.23x = 59,146.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,146.32/334.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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