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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 502.53 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 502.53 and 118.65 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 502.53 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/502.53 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 502.53 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 59,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,625.18/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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