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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.15, 502.71 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.15, 502.71 and 104.03 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.15 : 502.71 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.15/502.71 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.15x = 502.71 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.15x = 52,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296.92/335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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