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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.70, 503.91 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.70, 503.91 and 173.34 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.70 : 503.91 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.70/503.91 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.70x = 503.91 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.70x = 87,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,347.76/335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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