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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.09, 502.62 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.09, 502.62 and 118.67 is: 177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.09 : 502.62 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.09/502.62 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.09x = 502.62 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.09x = 59,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,643.40/335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.99

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