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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.06, 502.35 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.06, 502.35 and 170.40 is: 255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.06 : 502.35 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.06/502.35 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.06x = 502.35 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.06x = 85,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,600.44/335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.48

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