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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.97, 503.97 and 116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.97, 503.97 and 116.59 is: 174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.97 : 503.97 = 116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.97/503.97 = 116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.97x = 503.97 × 116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.97x = 58,757.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,757.86/335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.89

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