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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.05, 504.79 and 172.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.05, 504.79 and 172.31 is: 258.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.05 : 504.79 = 172.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.05/504.79 = 172.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.05x = 504.79 × 172.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.05x = 86,977.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,977.41/337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.05

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