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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 502.54 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 502.54 and 172.94 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 502.54 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/502.54 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 502.54 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 86,906.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,906.32/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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