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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.28, 500.52 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.28, 500.52 and 171.92 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.28 : 500.52 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.28/500.52 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.28x = 500.52 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.28x = 86,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,049.40/334.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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