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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 503.46 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 503.46 and 116.29 is: 174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 503.46 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/503.46 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 503.46 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 58,547.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,547.36/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.46

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