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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.29, 502.89 and 118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.29, 502.89 and 118.87 is: 178.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.29 : 502.89 = 118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.29/502.89 = 118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.29x = 502.89 × 118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.29x = 59,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,778.53/335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.29

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