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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335, 502.38 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335, 502.38 and 118.52 is: 177.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335 : 502.38 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335/502.38 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335x = 502.38 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335x = 59,542.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,542.08/335
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.74

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