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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.45, 502.94 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.45, 502.94 and 173.05 is: 259.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.45 : 502.94 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.45/502.94 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.45x = 502.94 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.45x = 87,032.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,032.94/335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.45

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