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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.10, 502.72 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.10, 502.72 and 118.82 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.10 : 502.72 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.10/502.72 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.10x = 502.72 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.10x = 59,733.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,733.19/335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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