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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 502.60 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 502.60 and 115.64 is: 173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 502.60 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/502.60 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 502.60 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 58,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,120.66/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.48

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