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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.79, 501.91 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.79, 501.91 and 118.52 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.79 : 501.91 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.79/501.91 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.79x = 501.91 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.79x = 59,486.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486.37/334.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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