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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 503.58 and 173.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 503.58 and 173.51 is: 260.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 503.58 = 173.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/503.58 = 173.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 503.58 × 173.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 87,376.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,376.17/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.22

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