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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.25, 504.13 and 171.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.25, 504.13 and 171.67 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.25 : 504.13 = 171.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.25/504.13 = 171.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.25x = 504.13 × 171.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.25x = 86,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,544.00/336.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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