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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.48, 505.96 and 172.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.48, 505.96 and 172.92 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.48 : 505.96 = 172.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.48/505.96 = 172.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.48x = 505.96 × 172.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.48x = 87,490.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,490.60/337.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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