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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 502.56 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 502.56 and 172.62 is: 258.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 502.56 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/502.56 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 502.56 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 86,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,751.91/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.94

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