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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.95, 503.94 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.95, 503.94 and 119.54 is: 179.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.95 : 503.94 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.95/503.94 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.95x = 503.94 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.95x = 60,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,240.99/335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.32

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