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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 502 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 502 and 172.52 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 502 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/502 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 502 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 86,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,605.04/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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