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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 503.32 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 503.32 and 116.16 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 503.32 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/503.32 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 503.32 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 58,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,465.65/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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