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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.70, 504.96 and 93.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.70, 504.96 and 93.17 is: 139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.70 : 504.96 = 93.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.70/504.96 = 93.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.70x = 504.96 × 93.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.70x = 47,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,044.13/336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.72

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