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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 503.01 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 503.01 and 172.53 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 503.01 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/503.01 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 503.01 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 86,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,784.32/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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