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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.10, 504.95 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.10, 504.95 and 172.71 is: 258.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.10 : 504.95 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.10/504.95 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.10x = 504.95 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.10x = 87,209.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,209.05/337.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.71

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