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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.20, 502.22 and 172

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.20, 502.22 and 172 is: 258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.20 : 502.22 = 172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.20/502.22 = 172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.20x = 502.22 × 172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.20x = 86,381.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,381.84/334.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.47

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