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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.60, 502 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.60, 502 and 118.20 is: 177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.60 : 502 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.60/502 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.60x = 502 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.60x = 59,336.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,336.40/334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.34

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