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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.96, 501.54 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.96, 501.54 and 172.32 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.96 : 501.54 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.96/501.54 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.96x = 501.54 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.96x = 86,425.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,425.37/334.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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