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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.23, 504 and 171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.23, 504 and 171.40 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.23 : 504 = 171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.23/504 = 171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.23x = 504 × 171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.23x = 86,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,385.60/336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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