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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.66, 502 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.66, 502 and 118.22 is: 177.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.66 : 502 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.66/502 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.66x = 502 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.66x = 59,346.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,346.44/334.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.33

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