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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.51, 503.17 and 119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.51, 503.17 and 119.04 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.51 : 503.17 = 119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.51/503.17 = 119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.51x = 503.17 × 119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.51x = 59,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,897.06/335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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