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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 503.65 and 104.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 503.65 and 104.64 is: 156.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 503.65 = 104.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/503.65 = 104.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 503.65 × 104.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 52,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,702.42/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.96

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