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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.74, 502.53 and 173.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.74, 502.53 and 173.20 is: 259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.74 : 502.53 = 173.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.74/502.53 = 173.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.74x = 502.53 × 173.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.74x = 87,037.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,037.33/335.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.24

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