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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.62, 501.98 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.62, 501.98 and 115.20 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.62 : 501.98 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.62/501.98 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.62x = 501.98 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.62x = 57,827.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,827.52/334.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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