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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 502.07 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 502.07 and 118.23 is: 177.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 502.07 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/502.07 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 502.07 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 59,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,357.26/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.36

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