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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 503.39 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 503.39 and 104.46 is: 156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 503.39 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/503.39 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 503.39 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 52,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,583.60/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.69

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