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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.67, 502.23 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.67, 502.23 and 172.46 is: 258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.67 : 502.23 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.67/502.23 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.67x = 502.23 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.67x = 86,614.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,614.59/334.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.81

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