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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.51, 461.61 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.51, 461.61 and 187.17 is: 258.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.51 : 461.61 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.51/461.61 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.51x = 461.61 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.51x = 86,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,399.54/334.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.29

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