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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 501.95 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 501.95 and 118.20 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 501.95 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/501.95 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 501.95 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 59,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,329.90/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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