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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.97, 504.06 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.97, 504.06 and 101.72 is: 152.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.97 : 504.06 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.97/504.06 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.97x = 504.06 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.97x = 51,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,272.98/335.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.61

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