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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.29, 502.95 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.29, 502.95 and 118.89 is: 178.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.29 : 502.95 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.29/502.95 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.29x = 502.95 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.29x = 59,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,795.73/335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.34

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