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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.69, 502.03 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.69, 502.03 and 118.27 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.69 : 502.03 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.69/502.03 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.69x = 502.03 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.69x = 59,375.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,375.86/334.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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