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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.97, 502.45 and 103.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.97, 502.45 and 103.86 is: 155.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.97 : 502.45 = 103.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.97/502.45 = 103.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.97x = 502.45 × 103.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.97x = 52,184.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,184.46/334.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.79

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