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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.93, 502.81 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.93, 502.81 and 173.39 is: 259.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.93 : 502.81 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.93/502.81 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.93x = 502.81 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.93x = 87,179.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,179.28/335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.52

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