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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.84, 505.33 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.84, 505.33 and 117.55 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.84 : 505.33 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.84/505.33 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.84x = 505.33 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.84x = 59,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,401.54/336.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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