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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.15, 502.73 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.15, 502.73 and 91.68 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.15 : 502.73 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.15/502.73 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.15x = 502.73 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.15x = 46,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,090.29/335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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