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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.93, 503.95 and 116.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.93, 503.95 and 116.58 is: 174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.93 : 503.95 = 116.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.93/503.95 = 116.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.93x = 503.95 × 116.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.93x = 58,750.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,750.49/335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.89

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