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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.82, 502.47 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.82, 502.47 and 118.42 is: 177.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.82 : 502.47 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.82/502.47 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.82x = 502.47 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.82x = 59,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,501.24/334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.71

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