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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.97, 502.39 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.97, 502.39 and 91.46 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 502.39 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/502.39 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 502.39 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 45,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,948.59/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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