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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.10, 502.47 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.10, 502.47 and 172.38 is: 258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.10 : 502.47 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.10/502.47 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.10x = 502.47 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.10x = 86,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,615.78/335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.48

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