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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.48 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.48 and 104.55 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.48 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.48 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.48 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 52,638.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,638.31/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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