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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.47, 502.59 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.47, 502.59 and 172.26 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.47 : 502.59 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.47/502.59 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.47x = 502.59 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.47x = 86,576.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,576.15/334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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