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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.19, 502.44 and 172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.19, 502.44 and 172.78 is: 258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.19 : 502.44 = 172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.19/502.44 = 172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.19x = 502.44 × 172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.19x = 86,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,811.58/335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.99

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