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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.95, 503.94 and 173.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.95, 503.94 and 173.95 is: 260.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.95 : 503.94 = 173.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.95/503.94 = 173.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.95x = 503.94 × 173.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.95x = 87,660.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,660.36/335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.93

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