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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.76, 502.13 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.76, 502.13 and 172.49 is: 258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.76 : 502.13 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.76/502.13 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.76x = 502.13 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.76x = 86,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,610.32/334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.73

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