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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 503.19 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 503.19 and 119 is: 178.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 503.19 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/503.19 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 503.19 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 59,879.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,879.61/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.43

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