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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 502.86 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 502.86 and 118.73 is: 178.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 502.86 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/502.86 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 502.86 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 59,705.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,705.60/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.12

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