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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.81, 502.21 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.81, 502.21 and 118.45 is: 177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.81 : 502.21 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.81/502.21 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.81x = 502.21 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.81x = 59,486.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,486.77/334.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.67

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