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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 505.47 and 172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 505.47 and 172.32 is: 258.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 505.47 = 172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/505.47 = 172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 505.47 × 172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 87,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,102.59/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.44

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