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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 502.25 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 502.25 and 115.45 is: 173.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 502.25 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/502.25 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 502.25 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 57,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,984.76/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.18

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