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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.51, 501.74 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.51, 501.74 and 115.12 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.51 : 501.74 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.51/501.74 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.51x = 501.74 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.51x = 57,760.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,760.31/334.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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