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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.47, 501.85 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.47, 501.85 and 172.27 is: 258.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.47 : 501.85 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.47/501.85 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.47x = 501.85 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.47x = 86,451.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,451.19/334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.47

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