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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.22, 503.94 and 173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.22, 503.94 and 173.56 is: 260.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.22 : 503.94 = 173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.22/503.94 = 173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.22x = 503.94 × 173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.22x = 87,463.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,463.83/336.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.14

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