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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 503.56 and 104.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 503.56 and 104.78 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 503.56 = 104.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/503.56 = 104.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 503.56 × 104.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 52,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,760.50/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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