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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.90, 503.96 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.90, 503.96 and 119.45 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.90 : 503.96 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.90/503.96 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.90x = 503.96 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.90x = 60,198.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198.68/335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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