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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 503.14 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 503.14 and 118.92 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 503.14 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/503.14 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 503.14 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 59,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,833.41/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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