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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.66, 503.69 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.66, 503.69 and 173.46 is: 260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.66 : 503.69 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.66/503.69 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.66x = 503.69 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.66x = 87,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,370.07/335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.29

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