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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 502.91 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 502.91 and 118.92 is: 178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 502.91 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/502.91 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 502.91 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 59,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,805.46/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.26

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