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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 503.33 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 503.33 and 170.94 is: 256.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 503.33 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/503.33 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 503.33 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 86,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,038.38/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.35

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