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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.63, 501.59 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.63, 501.59 and 172.13 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.63 : 501.59 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.63/501.59 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.63x = 501.59 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.63x = 86,336.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,336.61/334.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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