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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 503.72 and 119.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 503.72 and 119.41 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 503.72 = 119.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/503.72 = 119.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 503.72 × 119.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 60,149.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,149.21/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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