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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.33, 505.06 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.33, 505.06 and 172.45 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.33 : 505.06 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.33/505.06 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.33x = 505.06 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.33x = 87,096.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,096.86/337.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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