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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 504.84 and 173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 504.84 and 173.76 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 504.84 = 173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/504.84 = 173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 504.84 × 173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 87,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,721.00/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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