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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 503.68 and 171.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 503.68 and 171.28 is: 256.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 503.68 = 171.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/503.68 = 171.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 503.68 × 171.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 86,270.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,270.31/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.85

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