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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 503.46 and 173

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 503.46 and 173 is: 259.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 503.46 = 173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/503.46 = 173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 503.46 × 173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 87,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,098.58/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.62

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