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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.59, 501.89 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.59, 501.89 and 118.17 is: 177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.59 : 501.89 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.59/501.89 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.59x = 501.89 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.59x = 59,308.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,308.34/334.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.26

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