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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 502.40 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 502.40 and 172.53 is: 258.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 502.40 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/502.40 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 502.40 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 86,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,679.07/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.80

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