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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 502.78 and 118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 502.78 and 118.79 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 502.78 = 118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/502.78 = 118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 502.78 × 118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 59,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,725.24/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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