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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.52, 461.60 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.52, 461.60 and 187.17 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.52 : 461.60 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.52/461.60 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.52x = 461.60 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.52x = 86,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,397.67/334.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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