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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.94, 502.43 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.94, 502.43 and 118.44 is: 177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.94 : 502.43 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.94/502.43 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.94x = 502.43 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.94x = 59,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,507.22/334.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.67

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