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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 502.30 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 502.30 and 118.48 is: 177.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 502.30 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/502.30 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 502.30 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 59,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,512.50/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.69

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