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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 501.60 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 501.60 and 178.50 is: 267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 501.60 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/501.60 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 501.60 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 89,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,535.60/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.25

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