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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 503.18 and 173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 503.18 and 173.17 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 503.18 = 173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/503.18 = 173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 503.18 × 173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 87,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,132.30/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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