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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.08, 499.34 and 171.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.08, 499.34 and 171.08 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.08 : 499.34 = 171.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.08/499.34 = 171.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.08x = 499.34 × 171.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.08x = 85,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,427.09/333.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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