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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.97, 505.51 and 172.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.97, 505.51 and 172.41 is: 258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.97 : 505.51 = 172.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.97/505.51 = 172.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.97x = 505.51 × 172.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.97x = 87,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,154.55/336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.64

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