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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.49, 501.39 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.49, 501.39 and 115.05 is: 172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.49 : 501.39 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.49/501.39 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.49x = 501.39 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.49x = 57,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,682.68/334.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.45

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