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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 502.89 and 173.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 502.89 and 173.10 is: 259.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 502.89 = 173.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/502.89 = 173.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 502.89 × 173.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 87,050.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,050.26/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.68

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