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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.47, 501.77 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.47, 501.77 and 118.20 is: 177.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.47 : 501.77 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.47/501.77 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.47x = 501.77 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.47x = 59,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,309.21/334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.32

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