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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.21, 504.15 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.21, 504.15 and 171.50 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.21 : 504.15 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.21/504.15 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.21x = 504.15 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.21x = 86,464.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,464.01/336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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