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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.94, 504.39 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.94, 504.39 and 173.76 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.94 : 504.39 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.94/504.39 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.94x = 504.39 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.94x = 87,642.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,642.81/335.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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