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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.55 and 104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.55 and 104.62 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.55 = 104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.55 = 104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.55 × 104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 52,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681.40/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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