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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 503.42 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 503.42 and 104.50 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 503.42 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/503.42 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 503.42 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 52,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,606.13/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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