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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 502.90 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 502.90 and 116.13 is: 174.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 502.90 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/502.90 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 502.90 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 58,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,401.78/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.20

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