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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.47, 501.71 and 118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.47, 501.71 and 118.04 is: 177.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.47 : 501.71 = 118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.47/501.71 = 118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.47x = 501.71 × 118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.47x = 59,222.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,222.51/334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.06

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