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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.38, 504.35 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.38, 504.35 and 171.45 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.38 : 504.35 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.38/504.35 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.38x = 504.35 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.38x = 86,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,468.90/336.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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