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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 505.50 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 505.50 and 172.62 is: 258.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 505.50 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/505.50 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 505.50 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 87,259.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,259.41/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.91

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