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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 503.11 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 503.11 and 118.94 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 503.11 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/503.11 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 503.11 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 59,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,837.54/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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