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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.81, 505.26 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.81, 505.26 and 117.45 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.81 : 505.26 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.81/505.26 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.81x = 505.26 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.81x = 59,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,342.79/336.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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