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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.93, 503.49 and 173.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.93, 503.49 and 173.53 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.93 : 503.49 = 173.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.93/503.49 = 173.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.93x = 503.49 × 173.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.93x = 87,368.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,368.10/335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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