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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.09, 504.06 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.09, 504.06 and 171.45 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.09 : 504.06 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.09/504.06 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.09x = 504.06 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.09x = 86,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,421.09/336.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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