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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.54, 461.62 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.54, 461.62 and 187.17 is: 258.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.54 : 461.62 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.54/461.62 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.54x = 461.62 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.54x = 86,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,400.48/334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.27

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