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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.62, 503.34 and 119.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.62, 503.34 and 119.08 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.62 : 503.34 = 119.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.62/503.34 = 119.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.62x = 503.34 × 119.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.62x = 59,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,937.73/335.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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