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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.99, 505.32 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.99, 505.32 and 117.61 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.99 : 505.32 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.99/505.32 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.99x = 505.32 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.99x = 59,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,427.57/336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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