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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 502.98 and 173.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 502.98 and 173.07 is: 259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 502.98 = 173.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/502.98 = 173.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 502.98 × 173.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 87,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,050.75/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.47

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