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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 502.82 and 172.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 502.82 and 172.96 is: 259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 502.82 = 172.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/502.82 = 172.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 502.82 × 172.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 86,967.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,967.75/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.36

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