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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.17, 501.84 and 172.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.17, 501.84 and 172.51 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.17 : 501.84 = 172.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.17/501.84 = 172.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.17x = 501.84 × 172.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.17x = 86,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,573.35/335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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