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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333.21, 499.86 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333.21, 499.86 and 170.94 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333.21 : 499.86 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333.21/499.86 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333.21x = 499.86 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333.21x = 85,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,446.07/333.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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