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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 502.13 and 118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 502.13 and 118.30 is: 177.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 502.13 = 118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/502.13 = 118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 502.13 × 118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 59,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,401.98/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.47

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