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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 504.14 and 173.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 504.14 and 173.64 is: 260.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 504.14 = 173.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/504.14 = 173.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 504.14 × 173.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 87,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,538.87/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.60

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