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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.70, 502.42 and 172.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.70, 502.42 and 172.34 is: 258.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.70 : 502.42 = 172.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.70/502.42 = 172.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.70x = 502.42 × 172.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.70x = 86,587.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,587.06/334.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.70

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