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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.92, 502.49 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.92, 502.49 and 172.72 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.92 : 502.49 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.92/502.49 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.92x = 502.49 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.92x = 86,790.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,790.07/334.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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