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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.47, 504.09 and 173.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.47, 504.09 and 173.26 is: 260.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.47 : 504.09 = 173.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.47/504.09 = 173.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.47x = 504.09 × 173.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.47x = 87,338.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,338.63/335.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.35

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