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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 502.66 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 502.66 and 172.66 is: 259.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 502.66 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/502.66 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 502.66 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 86,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,789.28/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.06

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