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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.23, 502.65 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.23, 502.65 and 179.14 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.23 : 502.65 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.23/502.65 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.23x = 502.65 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.23x = 90,044.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,044.72/335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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