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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.39, 505.85 and 172.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.39, 505.85 and 172.45 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.39 : 505.85 = 172.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.39/505.85 = 172.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.39x = 505.85 × 172.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.39x = 87,232.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,232.97/337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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