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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 503.48 and 116.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 503.48 and 116.27 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 503.48 = 116.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/503.48 = 116.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 503.48 × 116.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 58,536.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,536.52/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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