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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.65, 501.84 and 129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.65, 501.84 and 129.17 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.65 : 501.84 = 129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.65/501.84 = 129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.65x = 501.84 × 129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.65x = 64,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,820.16/334.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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