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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 503.98 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 503.98 and 173.56 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 503.98 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/503.98 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 503.98 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 87,470.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,470.77/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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