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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.57, 503.26 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.57, 503.26 and 116.19 is: 174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.57 : 503.26 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.57/503.26 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.57x = 503.26 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.57x = 58,471.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,471.05/335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.24

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