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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.09, 502.74 and 118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.09, 502.74 and 118.69 is: 178.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.09 : 502.74 = 118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.09/502.74 = 118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.09x = 502.74 × 118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.09x = 59,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,668.95/335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.07

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