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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.61, 501.92 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.61, 501.92 and 118.19 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.61 : 501.92 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.61/501.92 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.61x = 501.92 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.61x = 59,318.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,318.82/334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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