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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.71, 503.56 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.71, 503.56 and 173.05 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.71 : 503.56 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.71/503.56 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.71x = 503.56 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.71x = 87,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,138.54/335.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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