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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 503.63 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 503.63 and 104.55 is: 156.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 503.63 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/503.63 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 503.63 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 52,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653.99/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.84

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