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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 503.52 and 116.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 503.52 and 116.31 is: 174.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 503.52 = 116.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/503.52 = 116.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 503.52 × 116.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 58,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,565.82/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.40

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