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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.28, 502.95 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.28, 502.95 and 104.17 is: 156.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.28 : 502.95 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.28/502.95 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.28x = 502.95 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.28x = 52,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,391.78/335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.27

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