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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 502.32 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 502.32 and 172.80 is: 258.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 502.32 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/502.32 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 502.32 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 86,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,800.90/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.98

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