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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.38, 501.63 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.38, 501.63 and 117.96 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.38 : 501.63 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.38/501.63 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.38x = 501.63 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.38x = 59,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,172.27/334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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